Overnight With Michael Mclaren

Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 6th November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the full show podcast - Tuesday - 5th NovemberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinton speaks with Peter Strachan, National President of Sustainable Population Australia (SPA), about a position statement signed by over 17,000 Australians, including Dick Smith, Prof. Ian Lowe, and Prof. Anne Poelina, calling for stabilised population growth. Mr Strachan notes Australians’ frustration with rapid population growth and their feeling of being unheard by political leaders, urging the government to engage in a “mature” debate on the issue, as previously proposed by PM Albanese. SPA’s “Say NO to a Big Australia!” campaign centers on this position statement as a key platform for public voices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia Post is urging local councils to adopt stricter measures after more than 49 dog-related incidents involving Posties occur weekly, about 10 per day, with concerns this rate will rise during the holiday season. Over the past six months, 1,277 incidents have been reported, often at customers' front doors. Despite Australia Post’s call for pet owner responsibility, 29,000 unresolved dog-related hazards remain nationwide. Clinton speaks with Rod Maule, Australia Post general manager of safety and wellbeing, who stresses the need for stronger council action to protect Posties’ safety, especially as delivery demands increase around Black Friday and Christmas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A La Trobe University study published in Animals found that over 9,000 dogs and cats are given to Australian shelters annually due to owners' inability to keep or care for them. The study analysed data from five shelters across four states, involving 46,820 animals, and highlighted housing insecurity as the leading cause of relinquishment across socioeconomic groups. Financial issues were more common among lower-income owners, while health concerns affected higher-income groups more. Clinton Maynard speaks with Sonya McDowall, La Trobe University PhD candidate and lead of a study on pet relinquishment, who emphasises the need to understand why people struggle to keep their pets. She highlights that historically, human and animal welfare sectors have operated separately, without integrated policies or services that benefit both animals and their owners. This, she suggests, could help address the financial and ethical issues caused by high numbers of pets in shelters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info

Listen to the full show podcast - Tuesday - 5th NovemberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinton Maynard chats with Russell Setright, Australia’s best known Naturopath & author of ‘Get Well in the Golden Years, to get the latest in health and well-being news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 5th November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the full show podcast - Monday - 4th NovemberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike speaks with Tim Blair, columnist for the Daily Telegraph, about his recent article criticising "doomy" teachers, academics, politicians, and the media for instilling climate anxiety in Australian schoolchildren with apocalyptic predictions that never come true—and for never apologizing when they don’t. Tim recounts that about two decades ago, his friend’s young daughter was distressed after a climate talk at her Sydney school. A visiting academic warned students they might see their suburb of Hornsby flooded due to rising seas. Despite Hornsby being 20 km inland and 190m above sea level, the girl was terrified for hours, fearing for her home and pets. Many Australian children continue to experience similar climate anxiety due to alarming messages from educators, academics, politicians, and the media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike talks with relationship counselor and bestselling author Amanda Lambros about whether women still want men to be "protectors." This follows former President Trump's recent remark that advisers warned him against using the term, though he insists he wants to "protect the women of our country."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the full show podcast - Monday - 4th NovemberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 4th November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Jeffreys talks movies and entertainment with Alex First, editor of itellyouwhatithink.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the full show podcast - Friday - 1st NovemberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Private security guards are a common sight at weddings and parties, but requests for their presence at funerals are on the rise. These requests often aim to prevent conflicts among feuding family members or to keep unwanted guests, like former partners, at bay. Gina Field, Operational Security Expert and founder of Nepean Regional Security, reveals to Clinton that female guards are particularly suited for these situations due to their strong emotional intelligence and ability to defuse tensions. Some families even extend security to the wake, where heightened emotions and alcohol can spark further conflict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the full show podcast - Friday - 1st NovemberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinton Maynard has a weekly chat with Sue Dodd from the Sydney Markets about what bargains are on offer at the markets this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie historian, author & entertainer Jim Haynes joins Overnight each week for his unique knowledge of Aussie Wit, Words and Wisdom from Australia’s history. This week Jim shines the spotlight on 3 poems about ghosts by Banjo Paterson, Ted Harrington & Claude Morris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 1st November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.